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UK Graduate Job Vacancies Hit Decade Low

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Graduates should start networking aggressively or consider further education, because the job market just buried the welcome mat.
💡 Why it matters
This sharp decline means thousands of new graduates will face intense competition for fewer opportunities, potentially delaying career starts and increasing financial pressure.

UK graduate job vacancies plunged to 8,383 in July 2026, a 45% drop from the previous year and the lowest level since 2016. The data comes from recruitment website Adzuna, which began tracking vacancies a decade ago.

📡 Where we spotted it (2)
The Guardian
UK graduate job vacancies plunge to lowest in a decade
36d ago
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BBC News
Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests
36d ago
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